A study by global HR consulting and outsourcing firm Aon Hewitt for Business Today on executive compensation for 2011/12 shows the median Indian CEO salary was $3.5 million (about Rs 18.5 crore), versus $7 million in the US, about $6 million in Europe.

With Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata going totally digital from November 1, broadcasters see a lot of merit in launching subscription-based specialist channels. These could be niche channels dedicated to cooking, gardening, health, education and so forth.

All avid tourists are familiar with the Lonely Planet guides. But not many know the man behind them. He is Tony Wheeler, 66, who was recently in India, to launch a new edition of the Lonely Planet India guide.

Given the move towards compulsory digitisation of cable TV service in the country, the recent announcement by the government approving a hike in foreign direct investment across all TV distribution platforms is a welcome move.